The car was refinished in its current yellow during prior ownership according to the selling dealer, who notes rust repair was performed at that time. The black convertible top is shown raised and lowered in the gallery, and additional features include chrome-finished bumpers with guards as well as a dual-exit Ansa exhaust system.
Chrome-finished 15” wire wheels secured with short-eared knock-offs wear Michelin red-stripe tires. Braking is managed by four-wheel discs, and the car is equipped with power…
The car was refinished in its current yellow during prior ownership according to the selling dealer, who notes rust repair was performed at that time. The black convertible top is shown raised and lowered in the gallery, and additional features include chrome-finished bumpers with guards as well as a dual-exit Ansa exhaust system.
Chrome-finished 15” wire wheels secured with short-eared knock-offs wear Michelin red-stripe tires. Braking is managed by four-wheel discs, and the car is equipped with power steering. A narrated walk-around video further displays the exterior.
The interior features bucket seats upholstered in black leather with a matching console, door panels, and carpeting. A Sanyo CD/cassette stereo is linked to Pioneer and Sony speakers, and shoulder belts are equipped for both occupants.
The wood-rimmed steering wheel fronts Smiths instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and a five-digit odometer showing just under 64k miles, approximately 30 of which have been added by the selling dealer. Total mileage is unknown.
The 4.2-liter DOHC inline-six features twin Stromberg carburetors and was factory rated at 246 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. An aluminum radiator equipped with dual cooling fans was fitted under prior ownership, while work in preparation for the sale included an inspection, replacement of the spark plugs, and an engine oil change.
Engine-block stamping 7R 129879-9 is shown above and matches the engine number listed on the data plate and also on the JHT certificate.
Additional photos showing the suspension, chassis, and driveline, as well as corrosion on portions of the mechanical components are presented in the gallery below.
Materials accompanying the vehicle include a jack, wheel-removal hardware, and a storage bag.
The Jaguar Heritage Trust certificate lists the factory colors and component numbers, as well as initial distribution through British Leyland in New York in September 1970.
A start-up video is provided above, and a narrated driving demonstration is presented below.